Welder
in
Sydney, New South Wales
Salary
(Australia)

A Welder in Sydney, New South Wales earns an average wage of AU$25.83 per hour. Pay for this job does not change much by experience, with the most experienced earning only a bit more than the least. Most people move on to other jobs if they have more than 20 years' experience in this career.

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

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AU$37,818 - AU$82,362

Country: United States

Currency: AUD

Updated: 11 Aug 2018

Individuals Reporting: 49

Job Description for Welder

A welder fuses materials, such as steel and aluminum, together to create mechanisms or to fix things that are broken. Some jobs require past experience, while others offer on the job training for entry-level welders. Manual dexterity and the ability to use hand and power tools is needed. Attention to detail is also important to make sure that the job is done right. Mathematical skills are important to carry out calculations and measurements, so that the alignment and dimensions of items being welded are done properly. Various welding equipment, will be used, such as stick welders and cutting torches. In some jobs, the ability to use CAD software is essential. It is also often a requirement to be able to read sketches and blueprints. Much of the work is done independently, so it is important to be self-motivated. This job can be physically strenuous, and the work environment can sometimes be loud and uncomfortable.

Some things that may get welded are automotive parts, pipes, and electronic components. There are various types of welding techniques, and a welder may specialize in one or more types, such as shielded metal arc or gas metal arc. In some jobs, the ability to use an industrial welding robot is a requirement.

A high school diploma may need to be presented as a minimum educational requirement. Some positions require that the welder has completed a program of schooling related to welding. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Welder Tasks

Cut or join together metal pieces using manual or semi-automatic welding machines.

Safely set up and operate welding machines and other shop equipment.

Follow blueprints to arrange metal pieces and temporarily fix them into position before welding.